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Material artifacts in the exhibit also mask efforts to seriously question the ideology of Confederate soldiers. In this case, battlefield hospitals are highlighted through the inclusion of surgical instruments, a crutch, and a prosthetic leg. When viewed alongside a confederate uniform and one of several Confederate battle flags (no Union flags are present in the exhibit), the viewer is exposed to a powerful juxtaposition. The visual narrative reinforces the generally noncritical tone which highlights themes of sacrifice and death throughout the exhibit.